Born in Buffalo, New York, Joesph Lee Michael lived in an orphanage in New Orleans, where he was adopted at the age of four. Three years later, he was put in a boy's home until age 11, after which he lived on his own.

His martial arts training began at the age of seven; earning his first black belt at 11yrs of age in Tae Kwon Do Hap Ki Do. Under Master Charle's c Parks and Grand Master Young Moon KWON and Grand Master Kim Chung ,Master JoeLee has Obtained a 5th Dan in Tae -Kwon -Do / 6th Dan in HAP-KI-Do , Also trained by world class instructor Robert Resein in the Art of Kung Fu San Soo . And the legend him self Master Ed Parker in KenPo Karate Master JoeLee has a,4th Dan Blk Belt in Americian style Kenpo ..

His film career began to develop doing background work in several projects, and then into doing stunt work and principal acting roles. While working on the film "Lesser Evil", Full Moon Productions offered to pay for his enrollment in the Screen Actor's Guild. The Rajun Cajun and his students have also competed in several Mixed Martial Arts tournaments and events. Master JoeLee also teaches Muay Thai & Kick Boxing to Upcoming amateur and Pro fighters. if You wish to contact him for private or group classes call 562-340-3592. film and television also .